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Karri Ann Frerichs
Feb 12, 20201 min read
Postponed for Now! Friday March 13 - Reduce Packaging Waste Working Lunch
We're choosing to play it safe during this uncertain time of the Coronavirus and are postponing our Lunch Event until later in the year. ...
Karri Ann Frerichs
Feb 5, 20201 min read
The Eye-Popping Facts about Waste Disposal in the United States
Did you know: The highest point in Hamilton County, Ohio (near Cincinnati) is "Mount Rumpke?" It's actually a mountain of trash at the...
Karri Ann Frerichs
Nov 26, 20192 min read
What is the Global Circularity Gap and which countries are leading the circular economy transition?
On October 15, 2019, Circle Economy hosted a webinar targeting world leaders and economists about "Why Countries Matter in Closing the...
Karri Ann Frerichs
Nov 18, 20191 min read
Our first Second Fridays for Circular Fashion event on Textile Recycling: Steps and Challenges
Textile recycling is a huge problem for cities. We discuss the major steps and challenges of textile recycling and what LA can do about it.
Karri Ann Frerichs
Nov 13, 20192 min read
Watch our #ThinkDif discussion on "What a circular fashion economy would look like in Los Angeles"
Watch as we discuss the current state of Los Angeles's fashion industry as well as current policy initiatives underway in the city to...
Karri Ann Frerichs
Oct 18, 20192 min read
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announces Global Green New Deal at C40 Cities Summit
We, at CircularFashionLA, are proud that our own Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has taken a leadership role in the global fight against...
Karri Ann Frerichs
Oct 16, 20191 min read
Videos and discussions from LA Textile Show Sustainability Panel
I had the pleasure of discussing the opportunities and challenges of operating a sustainable fashion business in Los Angeles with 5 other...
Karri Ann Frerichs
Oct 10, 20192 min read
Establishing a Baseline for the Circular Fashion Industry - Principles of the Circular Economy
Among the many great resources that establish guidelines for the Circular Economy, the Global Fashion Agenda provides a Textile Recycling...
Karri Ann Frerichs
Sep 24, 20191 min read
As young climate activists find their voice, let's remember the Fashion Industry's own UN Charter
Let's celebrate and acknowledge this significant moment in climate action by reminding ourselves of the 2018 Fashion Industry Charter for...
Karri Ann Frerichs
Aug 28, 20191 min read
How can Los Angeles's Green New Deal achieve its goals in the local fashion industry?
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and his team re-released LA's Green New Deal in April 2019, as an evolution of the city's 2015...
Karri Ann Frerichs
Jul 29, 20191 min read
America Has a Big Problem - Our Trash is Coming Back to Haunt Us
Trevor Noah explains US recycling problem now that China and other Asian countries have stopped taking our trash. What can we do about it?
Karri Ann Frerichs
Jun 24, 20192 min read
How recent improvements in textile recycling are fueling the circular fashion business model.
Recent improvements in textile recycling are leading to new, better fabrics and opening up a new source of raw materials - clothing waste.
Karri Ann Frerichs
Jun 22, 20191 min read
Lessons from industry leaders - What IKEA teaches us about pricing strategy
What can IKEA teach us about pricing strategy? Why is pricing strategy so important to making the right design and sustainability choices?
Karri Ann Frerichs
Jun 20, 20191 min read
How Business Sustainability actually improves the corporate bottom line
In 2016, the Harvard Business Review outlined 6 ways that companies who enact smart sustainable business practices outperform their...
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